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Power consumption on Diwali day defies trend this time, reveals data

New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- Peak power demand met in the country or the highest supply of electricity on the day of Diwali dropped slightly this time compared to last year, breaching the usual trend during ... Read More


Food Min plans inspections to enforce edible oil reporting rules

New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- The government on Wednesday said it will launch inspection drives to verify compliance with new edible oil regulations as it seeks to tighten oversight of a sector vital to the c... Read More


Hospital operator held after woman, newborn die during delivery

Ballia, Oct. 22 -- The operator of a private hospital in Uttar Pradesh's Ballia district was arrested on Wednesday in connection with the death of a woman and her newborn child during delivery earlier... Read More


'Brothers became sisters': Oppn alleges 'scam' in Ladki Bahin Yojana

Mumbai, Oct. 22 -- The Ladki Bahin Yojana for women from low income families was a well orchestrated plan to "trick" the people of Maharashtra to vote for the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance, the NCP (SP) c... Read More


AAP sees election spin in BJP's Chhath Puja push

New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has accused the BJP of turning Chhath Puja celebrations in Delhi into an election strategy ahead of the Bihar Assembly polls. Addressing a press confere... Read More


Specially-abled youth assaulted in Kasba

Kolkata, Oct. 22 -- A specially-abled youth was allegedly assaulted by two persons on Monday night over organising a Kali Puja in front of his house without consent in Kasba. Though a complaint was l... Read More


Sourav Mukherjee becomes first Indian to get Peace Ambassador Award

Kolkata, Oct. 22 -- Sourav Mukherjee has been honoured with the Peace Ambassador Award for Excellence in Community Development at the 15th Peace Achievers International Awards 2025, to be held in Abuj... Read More


Over 100 from BJP, Cong & CPI(M) join TMC

Raiganj, Oct. 22 -- Members of more than 100 families from the BJP, Congress and CPI(M) joined the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Wednesday. The event took place at Sealdangi and Sasan villages under the... Read More


Police crack down on gambling during Kali Puja

Malda, Oct. 22 -- With the festive season on, police raids targeting gambling and obscene shows continued. Late on Tuesday night, English Bazar Police conducted a surprise raid at Jotbasanta under the... Read More


Did you know?

New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- Alibaba Group founder Jack Ma used to show foreign tourists around his hometown as a child to improve his English. In 1988, Ma earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Ha... Read More